Living in Freeland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeland · Census data 2020–2024
Freeland has 7,557 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $110,547 (52% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $265,900, the median rent is $1,245/month.
Freeland at a glance
- Population
- 7,557
- Median age
- 38.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $110,547State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $265,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,245/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Freeland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Freeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeland the median home value is $265,900, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,245 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,735 a month in housing costs.
Freeland median household income
The median household income in Freeland is $110,547 and the income per person is $36,675. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Freeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,256
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.72
Freeland demographics
- Population
- 7,557
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 2,174
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeland ›
Education in Freeland
34.5% of adults 25 and older in Freeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Freeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland | 7,557 | $110,547 | $265,900 | $1,245 |
| Auburn | 2,124 | $71,653 | $168,000 | $1,069 |
| Shields | 7,402 | $82,125 | $174,500 | $941 |
| Hemlock | 1,529 | $102,188 | $221,800 | $1,011 |
| Midland | 42,724 | $73,325 | $203,900 | $1,048 |
| Zilwaukee | 1,609 | $57,756 | $95,300 | $1,195 |
| Saginaw | 43,536 | $38,579 | $60,000 | $922 |
| Bay City | 32,320 | $49,420 | $97,600 | $766 |
| Buena Vista | 5,798 | $41,999 | $62,000 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Freeland, MI?
The median household income in Freeland is $110,547, 52% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Freeland?
The median home value in Freeland is $265,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Freeland?
The median gross rent in Freeland is $1,245 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Freeland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Freeland?
The median age in Freeland is 38.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Freeland?
The average commute to work in Freeland is 19 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeland?
The unemployment rate in Freeland is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeland?
34.5% of adults in Freeland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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